Australian Horse Racing News

  • Alsephina set for Sydney campaign

    As if making the trek from Perth to Sydney could present enough challenges, Alsephina arrived there early on Thursday morning fit and well having had to make her way there via a few days in Victoria. Grant Williams is building a steady record travelling his horses from Western Australia for eastern… Read More »

     
  • Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Michael Moroney dies

    Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Michael Moroney sadly passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday morning, leaving the racing world in mourning. A highly respected figure in both Victorian and New Zealand racing, Moroney achieved one of the sport’s greatest honours when he guided Brew to victory in the 2000 Melbourne… Read More »

     
  • I Wish I Win to target the G1 George Ryder Stakes

    I Wish I Win is set to race over 1500 metres for the first time in almost two-and-a-half years. Co-owner and trainer Peter Moody confirmed the gelding’s next likely race is the Group 1 George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill next month. Moody reported that the six-year-old has recovered well from… Read More »

     
  • Melbourne Cup Carnival generates record $1 billion boost to economy

    The 2024 Melbourne Cup Carnival has delivered its largest-ever economic contribution to Victoria and Australia. National expenditure attributed to the event surpassed $1 billion, with 11.5 million people engaging with Cup Week through watching, listening, or participating in activities. This marks an increase of 500,000 people and reflects more than… Read More »

     
  • Gelded Golden Mile ‘flying’ ahead of return

    James Cummings and Godolphin would have preferred Golden Mile made it in the breeding barn, but the now-gelding remains an important member of their team. The son of Astern will enter the second phase of his racing career in this Saturday’s $250,000 Group 3 Liverpool City Cup (1300m) at Randwick. The 2022 Caulfield… Read More »

     
  • Young ones to make Freedman Sydney impression

    Rarely – if ever – the types to be overly spruiking themselves, Anthony and Sam Freedman are taking the conservative approach to begin in with the early stages of their new stable venture in Sydney, but they hope to make an impression with their juveniles at Randwick on Saturday. “There’s not a… Read More »

     
  • A storm is coming for Grantham in the Esperance Cup

    The Esperance Cup has been a target race for Citino, but Stormageddon’s graduation to the staying ranks has been a bit of a surprise, but a pleasant one for Grantham. There’s been little let up for Stormageddon, who commenced his campaign in August, but his last start win over 2000m… Read More »

     
  • Local outsider causes upset in Launceston Cup

    Distrustful Award gave the locals reason to cheer when he upstaged a strong team of Victorian visitors in Wednesday’s $250,000 Launceston Cup. The former mainlander overcame a tardy getaway to come from last and swoop home over the top of his rivals and defeat the heavily-backed $1.65 betting apps favourite Promises… Read More »

     
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  • Heartbreak puts dampener on Launceston Cup day

    Heartbreak struck Launceston Cup day as beloved racehorse The Inevitable tragically passed away after suffering devastating injuries during the Hellova Street Stakes on Wednesday. The nine-year-old gelding, a fan favourite in his home state, had to be humanely euthanised following the incident, though the exact nature of his injuries has… Read More »

     
  • Mott lands late call up win at Sandown

    Misfortune for Jye Mcneil at the jump-outs at Mornington turned into a lucky break for Jamie Mott at Sandown when he picked up the winning ride on Bancory Bay. The win was hard fought with Mott having to pull out all stops to get past eventual third placegetter She Nailed It in… Read More »

     
  • High hopes for Amelia’s Jewel in Sydney return

    Archibald and co-trainer Annabel Neasham welcome back Amelia’s Jewel in the Guy Walter Stakes (1400m) and they anticipate she can record an elusive victory. Amelia’s Jewel transferred to the care of Archibald and Neasham a year ago and despite racing well she ultimately just failed to land a killer blow for… Read More »

     
  • Pride Of Jenni out of retirement, set to trial

    Reigning Australian Horse of the Year, Pride Of Jenni, is set to face her toughest test yet, with her return campaign expected to continue with a jumpout at Cranbourne on Monday morning. Having rejoined Ciaron Maher’s stable in early February, Pride Of Jenni has now completed the three-month embargo imposed… Read More »

     
  • McEvoy mare to show she’s Bossy at Flemington

    Ballarat trainers Tony and Calvin McEvoy are banking on Bossy Nic’s liking for straight track racing being influential when she lines up at Flemington. A last start Flemington winner, Bossy Nic heads back to the track to contest the VOBIS Gold Comet (1000m) on Saturday. The race is restricted to… Read More »

     
  • Ndola chasing Guineas win for Lindsay Park

    It has been a long time between wins in the Australian Guineas for Lindsay Park which Ben, Will and J D Hayes hope to rectify on Saturday. Ndola will represent the stable in the Group 1 1600m event at Flemington, looking to become Lindsay Park’s first winner in the race… Read More »

     
  • Waller stars clash again in Verry Elleegant Stakes

    James Mcdonald will be reunited with Via Sistina when the Cox Plate winner seeks redemption against classy stablemate Fangirl in this Saturday’s Group 1 Verry Elleegant Stakes at Randwick. Via Sistina was ridden by Kerrin Mcevoy when a first-up third in the Group 2 Apollo Stakes (1400m), but regains McDonald for the first time… Read More »

     
  • Public Attention NZ bound

    The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained Public Attention is heading to New Zealand for a rich slot race. Public Attention will run in the Ozzie Kheir slot in the The NZB Kiwi (1500m) at Ellerslie on March 8, ruling him out of the Group 1 Randwick Guineas (1600m) on the… Read More »

     
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  • Daggers set for Flemington return

    When Daggers won his first two starts as an early three-year-old the Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young stable thought he may be their spring banner galloper. After those two victories, a third-place finish over 1400m at Flemington was followed by a step up to 1600m in the Group 2 Stutt Stakes… Read More »

     
  • Snowdome continues resurgence in Pinjarra Classic

    Ascot trainer Neville Parnham enjoyed further success with resurgent sprinter Snowdome who took out the Listed Tabtouch Pinjarra Classic (1300m) at Pinjarra. Snowdome, ridden by Brad Parnham, led all the way and despite the pressure applied by Man Crush, he proved too tough to run down and won by a… Read More »

     
 
 
 
 
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